Porsche 911 Carrera (1964 – 1973) vs Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors (1961 – 1971): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 190 hp. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 9.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 232 km/h against 209 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,410 kg. At 4,905 mm, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors is 742 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera. The Porsche 911 Carrera dates from 1964 – 1973, the Mercedes-Benz CL-Klasse and predecessors from 1961 – 1971.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Carrera
1964 – 1973
|
Mercedes-Benz
CL-Klasse and predecessors
1961 – 1971
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1973 | 1961 – 1971 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 190 hp | 120 – 200 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 217 Nm | 192 – 290 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 – 8.7 s | 9.0 – 12.8 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 232 km/h | 171 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 10.7 – 13.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,163 mm | 4,879 – 4,905 mm |
| Width | 1,610 – 1,613 mm | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,394 – 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,210 – 2,268 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,080 kg | 1,410 – 1,650 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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